All About Reading is a comprehensive,
Orton-Gillingham-based phonics program that teaches all five essential
components of reading: Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Decoding, Fluency,
Vocabulary, and Comprehension. Designed as a multisensory, mastery-based
program, it is gentle, thorough, and highly effective for beginning readers in preschool
through early elementary. All About Reading is devoted to the idea that learning to read can be enjoyable and rewarding.
The complete All About Reading program consists of 5 levels: Pre-Reading (PK or K) and Levels 1-4 (grades K-3 or 4). Components for the Pre-Reading level are slightly different from Levels 1-4 and can be purchased as a Complete Program Set. The Materials Sets for Levels 1-4 include all essential course components except the Letter Tiles and Review Box, which are separate, one-time purchases.
Core Program Components:
Teacher’s
Manual: Lightly scripted, easy-to-follow lessons with clear guidance
Student
Packet: Activity book, review cards, stickers, and more
Hardcover
Readers: Engaging, beautifully illustrated stories that only use words
students have already learned
Review
Box & Letter Tiles: Used for daily review and hands-on practice
(one-time purchase)
Teacher-student interaction is central to the program. Each lesson follows a consistent pattern: review of previous
concepts, new teaching with multisensory activities, reading practice, and a
daily read-aloud time. Lesson pacing is flexible and can be done at your child’s
pace. Games and hands-on activities make review fun instead of tedious, while
built-in reinforcement helps ensure mastery before moving forward.
What Makes All About Reading Special:
Strong
emphasis on true mastery through review and repetition
Beautiful,
high-interest readers from the very beginning
Clear,
step-by-step Teacher’s Manual with helpful tips
Multisensory
activities using letter tiles, flashcards, and games
All About Reading is an excellent choice for families
who want a thorough, well-organized, and engaging reading curriculum that builds
strong readers with confidence and minimal frustration.
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
